root system
A "root system" can refer to the underground network of a plant's roots or a mathematical configuration of vectors with specific properties.
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Definition
B2Botany
(technical)The network of roots developed by a plant to anchor itself, absorb water and nutrients, and store food.
Example
- The tree's root system extends deep into the soil, providing stability and nourishment.
C1Mathematics
(technical, academic)A set of vectors in a Euclidean space that satisfies specific geometrical properties, important in the study of Lie groups and Lie algebras.
Example
- The root system plays a crucial role in the structure of Lie algebras.
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